Cupping Therapy for the Back: Methods of Retention, Flash, and Sliding Cupping

Cupping Therapy for the Back: Methods of Retention, Flash, and Sliding Cupping

Retention Cupping Method The retention cupping method is the most commonly used technique in cupping therapy, also known as the sitting cupping method. It involves placing the cup on the skin and leaving it in place for a period of time. The retention time ranges from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition, … Read more

Four Techniques and Proper Methods for Cupping Therapy

Four Techniques and Proper Methods for Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in our country for a long time. During cupping, a cup is used as a tool to create negative pressure through methods such as fire or suction, causing the cup to adhere to the skin surface, resulting in temporary local bruising. This … Read more

Health Knowledge Popularization: Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Health Knowledge Popularization: Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cupping therapy, also known as suction therapy, utilizes cups as tools to expel air through methods such as burning, suction, and compression, creating a negative pressure that adheres to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or corresponding areas of the body. This generates stimulation, causing local skin congestion and bruising to achieve therapeutic effects. Cupping therapy is … Read more

The Numerous Benefits of Cupping Therapy: A Detailed Guide to Common Techniques

The Numerous Benefits of Cupping Therapy: A Detailed Guide to Common Techniques

Fire Cupping Therapy is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in our country for a long time. Cupping is generally performed using bamboo or glass cups. Bamboo cups are preferred because their walls are thinner than those of glass cups, providing stronger suction. Additionally, bamboo is a natural and environmentally friendly … Read more

Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

01Definition of Cupping Cupping therapy is a method that uses cups as tools to create negative pressure inside the cups through burning or suction, allowing the cups to adhere to specific areas on the body surface, such as acupoints or affected areas, to treat diseases through the effects of negative pressure and warmth. 02Effects of … Read more